Manufacturing Engineer in Fort Lauderdale, Florida at ACR Electronics Inc

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer position consists of responding to manufacturing issues and apply cross-functional problem-solving skills to identify solutions. Supports new product development in providing manufacturing input to support test system development and design for manufacturability.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods (equipment, tooling, and materials)
• Design new equipment, processes, procedures, and workspace for maximum efficiency
• Ensure manufacturing processes, equipment, and products comply with safety standards.
• Consult product design and tooling with development team to ensure efficient production methods.
• Respond to breakdowns, investigate production problems, and repair equipment.
• Communicate with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of materials, equipment, or parts, and evaluate products according to specifications and quality standards.
• Consult with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities to facilitate production processes.
• Update assembly/work instructions and prepare reports.
• Determining problem resolutions and implement improvements.

Required skills/abilities

• Able to provide technical leadership to production personnel

• Effective and frequent written and oral communication to technical team
• Balance workloads between various engineering projects and manufacturing demands
• Evaluating and troubleshooting manufacturing processes and machinery.
• Work with minimal supervision to support production and new product development needs.

Knowledge, Education, and Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred)
• Experience in manufacturing engineering environment
• Experience using SolidWorks.

Physical Requirements (if applicable)

• Sitting/standing for long periods of time